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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07
Mind Reader Bishops Powers


New YORK, March 5-Washington Irving
Bishop. the mnd-reader, gave peculiarly try
ing test of his power. this afternoon. at the
Holman House, in the presence of members OF
the press, of the theatrical profession. doctors,
lawyers and others. He borrowed brooch
from Mrs Frank Leslie, which he gave to a COM
mlttee of four gentlemen previously chosen from
the audience. telling them to conceal it any
where within mile of the hotel. The COM
mlttee drove off in carriage, re-
turning after haif-hour's absence.
Bishop was then bIndfolded. This was lone by
tying cotton batting around his eyes. Then a
black badge was put over his head and fastened
around his neck two-seated open carriage
was waiting at the door, and in this Mr.. Bishop
and three members of the committee took seats,
and Bishop took the rens and drove off through
great crowd of people and vehicles, guiding the
horses with remarkable dexterity. considering
that he could not use his eyes. He drove over a
devious route, and just near the southeast cor
ner Gramercy Park stopped the ve-
| hicle and alighted, the committee fol-
| lowing. A large crowd had after
the carriage all the way from the Hoffman
| House, and Bishop had hard work making his
way through the throng that focked about him.
| He crossed the street and proceeded along East
| Gramercy Park until he reached the entrance to
| the Gramercy park Hotel, into which he turned
without hesitation, walked into a and
placed his hand which rested upon a
table. He held his hand there for a few seconds,
and then requested that the vase be removed
His wish was complied with. and he picked the
brooch up from the table, where it had been left
| by the committee.
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Miss Mather's Marriage.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
BALTIMORE, March 5.-NIargaret Mather, last
night, when asked about her reported marriage
in Buffalo, five weeks ago. to Emil Habercorn,
said: 81 was not married at all-not even en-
gagged. excepting it be to Romeo. Love on the
stage is love enough for me-"
BUFFALO, March 5.-The dispatch from Balt-
more, giving the denial by Miss Margaret Mather
of her reported marriage. in this city, caused a
further investigation of the matter, and elected
the following facts: In the Bureau of Vital
Statistics the following return of the marriage is
registered Full name of groom, Emil Haber-
s,e+.sT place of residence. No. 1919 South Second
street, Brooklyn age. twenty-eight years; occu-
patton. musician: place of birth, New York;
fathers name. LIdwick H.: mothers name,
Frederick Roemer. Full name of bride, Mar
garet Mather; place of residence, $40 Fourteenth
street; age twenty-five years. place of birth, De-
troit; fathers name. John Mather; mothers
maiden name. Anna Finlayson; dated at Buffalo,
Feb. Is, 1887 The certificate is signed by the
bride and groom and witnessed by Joanna D..
Cutler and Fred e. Bottsford, and attached
thereto is the signature of George Gray Ballard,
curate of ST. johns Church There is no
further room for doubt that the lady is married,
as reporIed heratafore
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The Interstate Commission.

WASHINGTON. March 5-Latest inquiries
about the personnel of the interstate commerce
commission lead to the impression that there
still before the President eight or nine
names from among which the five commissioners
will be chosen during the next fortnight. 1t is
understood that formal tenders and acesptances
have not been changed in any instance. The
Presidents method has been to inquire indi-
rectly. through mutual acquaintance, whether
eligible persons would be likely to accept, if
appointments were rendered, and by the an
swers to such inquiries he has gradually formed
a little list without committing himself While
three or four names freely discussed in this con-
nection for weeks are very likely to be upon the
list when announced, there is, probably not one
selection yet made, unless it be of ex-Coneress-
man Morrison, that is not subject to further con-
sderation.
Up to this time it can be positively stated that
the question as to who is to succeed Mr.. Man
ming has not been definitely settled AS far as
can be learned, there has been no actual tender
which has been declined Several names have
in turn been considered, and set aside. AS mat
ters now stand, it is almost universally believed
| among those best informed, that Assistant Sec
rotary Fairchild will be invited to enter the
Cabinet
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Pleased with the Results.


81. W. Hubbard, of the Vandalia, returned on
Saturday from the meeting of general freight
agents in New York, we'll pleased with the re-
suits of the conference. The Western railroads
secured the adoption of a rate in behalf of man
ufacturers in their section which should be the
same on east and west bound business: First
class, 75c; second, 65c; third, 50c fourth, 35c;
fifth, 30c; sixth, 25c Old rates were: West
bound. first-class. 75c second. Coo; third, 45c;
fourth. 35c; fifth, 25c. East bound rates were:
Frstcass. ST.; second, &c., third zoe; fourth. Coo;
fifth, 45c; sixth, 40c; seventh, 35c; eighth 30c;
ninth. 35c; tenth, Doc; eleventh, 35c; twelfth,
Soc. Special classes 30c to 40c. IL was agreed
that the last three classes be advanced cents
each during the winter months. tho rates above
representing the summer rates. There will also
be five or six special classes, including live stock
dressed meats, and coal. In reclassifying the
freight it is said that the aim kept in view to
make the new classification yield about the same
revenue as the old. The frst-class, which both
eastbound and west bound included manu-
featured articles of a high value, was
formerly rated at 81 east-bound and
Is cents west-bound The latter rate
was adopted because on west-bound bust
ness the shipments of frstclass freight aggre-
gated "a per cent. of the entire traffic; east
bound business, which is principally that of
heavy articles, frst-class shipments only
threetenths of per cent. The railroads have
already commenced to prepare the proposed
rates for each OF their stations, as required by
law under the above Classification.
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Another Knights of Labor Row.

CINCINNATI, March 5.-There is trouble brewing in
the Knights of Labor camp which probably may as
sumo important proportions. joe Buchanan, an
exmember of the general executive board Knights of
Labor, and who delegate to the recent conven-
ton at Richmond Va said yesterday that the work
OF the Richmond meeting did not suit him. The work
was so rotten and has proven injurious to the
order. that he had about made up his mind to publish
the whole proceedings to the world The local
plete exposure and it will be well to go further and
let everybody know what kind of people are at the
head OF the great order of the knights of Labor" The
Powdery faction. which Endorses all that was done at
Richmond, denounces Buchanan as unreliable and
worthless. Mr. Buchanan is the editor of two papers
and he promises to make it lively for the Powderly
brethren.
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torney. his wife, Colonel Beecher and Mrs
Beecher, were at the bedside of the clergyman
all day, and are overcome with grief at the seri-
GUS outcome Of what was at first thought to be
but slight attack of biliousness.
AT $3.50 P. M. Mr.. Beecher was still uncon-
sclous, with no apparent change in his condition
Colonel Beecher says that his father does not
appear to suffer any pain. Before he became
unconscious, he says his father seemed to recog-
nlze the members OF his family, and, though
articulation was very painful TO him, be man
aged to express his wish that DIR. Hammond be
called in and that his relatives be summoned
AS his father is public man, and so well
known, the Colonel said tine family would issue
bulletins of MIR. Beechers condition as often as
tney thought necessary-probably at morning,
noon and night
For four or five weeks past Mr. Beecher has
gwen nearly all his time to the completion of his
Life OF Christ" This has been indoor work,
ana during this period he has taken but
little exercise in the open air. Mrs Beecher
now says that she noticed that her
husband was not so fresh or bright during this
time, and that his spirits were not SO buoyant as
usual, but he persisted in saying that there was
nothing the matter with him. Whenever he
felt unusually out of sorts he visited DR..
Searie and had prescribed for him
some simple tonic. On Wednesday last
MIR. Beecner went to his farm at Peekskill and
returned the same day. He said TO his wife
then that he thought he had taken cold, but
thought that it was nothing serious He ate a
few clans for supper, and after some literary
work, retired some time before his usual hour.
When he awoke he complained OF a
severe pain in his head. Mrs. Beecher was sur
prised Headache for the reverend gentleman
was an anomaly, as he had never before been
known to have one. Mrs. Beecher hathed his
head and did every thing else she could for him
but SO little did she think that his illness was
anything but slight attack that doctor was
not Sent tor until afternoon.
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A Big Deal Pending.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-The Evening Tele-
graph says: ''There are very good reasons for
stating that for more than month past negotia-
tons have been actively in progress for the pur-
pose of securing to the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company its denied outlet to New York.
upon certain contingencies. These restrictions
we are informed, embody iron-clad peace con-
tract by all the lines involved-the Baltimore &
Ohio, the Pennsylvania, the Reading. and the
Jersey Central. This compact will be far-reach-
ing in its purposes and results, and will cover a
vast amount of ground The relations between
the companies on various classes of business
for instance. the Readings and the Pennsyl-
vanias interests in the SchuylKill coal-feld-will
be clearly defined, and the Baltimore g. Ohio
will be placed in such position that it cannot
materially injure its greatest competitor"
s'This agreement is surely coming event."
said a prominent railroad official yesterday
land yoa will find that it is a much bigger thing
than tho West Shore plan"
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Business Biockaded By Strikers.

CLEVELAND. o., March 4.-The strike Of the yard
men who We're employed by the New York, Pernsyl
vania q Ohio Railroad Companyis becoming serious
matter. Tho strikers far, have prevented freight
trains from leaving the city that road and they
declare that they will blockade everything except pas
senger traffic. They have posted men the yards
to watch for developm ents and have succeeded in
causing the company great deal of annoyance This
afternoon General Superintendent Shaler applied to
the Common Pleas Court for injunction to prevent
the strikers from meddlng with the railroad property
or employees. The injunction granted, and the
papers were served on six of the rngleaders in the
strike tonight.
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manner possible improve the track and road
bed. and the results of the next inspection trip
which will be in November will be OF more than
ordinary interest, determined are the officials
and employees both to still further improve
the physical conditions Of the two properties
The vacant vice-presidency of the Bee-line
road may develop into very important factor
in the management of that property. The
Cleveland Leader says: 'Mr Laying still re-
tains his old position as general manager of the
West Shore road. 1t probable that he will
continue in that capacity. although when at
Cleveland his plans were not fully matured. The
unexpected declinaton Of j Judge Burke to con-
time as president gave the Vanderbilts little
time in which to provide successor 1t is con-
sequently not to be wondered at that no vice.
president has been elected. With Mr. Laying
still III charge Of the West Shore. he will natur-
ally spend much of his time in New York and
continue his residence there With this COM
bluation of circumstances, vice-president at
Cleveland, it is thought by some people, will 90
appointed matter of course, although it may
be delayed for some time. Who it will be is
the query that is agitatins the Beelne mind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07
The Newspaper-Picture Mania.

New York Sun.
The newspaper picture mania has got pretty
we'll disseminated through the country and the
journals of towns remote from ordinary means
of art manage to decorate themselves with fash
ion able illustrations.
This shows that the thing has pretty nearly
run its course. and that the newspapers will
presently come back to common sense.
No doubt there will always be pictures in the
daily newspapers. For instance, portraits of
interesting persons will continue to be given;
but miscellaneous fancy pictures will be
bounced. They have no proper place in the
daily press.
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Superior Court Record.

Room l-Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor. Judge
Hiram Stone VS.. Robert Thomas ct al; fore
closure Dismissed.
Sarah Collins VS.. Catherine Collins ell al; par
titon of real estate. Commissioners file final
report aud are discharged; partition made.
NEW SUIT.
Rebecca Jane Topper VS.. Francis NJ. Topper;
complaint for divorce. Allegation, abandon
ment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07
Freight Traffic Improving.

The latter part of the week ending March 3
there was marked increase in business which
is in a large measure due to the improved condi-
ton of the country roads, which admits of reach
ing the country stations with grain and other
products, and indications to a further in
crease in business in the present week. 1t will
be noticed that there were 1913 more loaded cars
received and forwarded at this point last week
than in the week ending Feb. g. and not only
this increase, but sharp falling off in the early
part of the week, as compared with the early
part of the preceding week, was made UP after
Thursday. AS compared with the correspond
ing week, 1886, there was an increase this year
of 256 loaded cars, but when compared with the
corresponding week, 1885, the exhibit is an I'M
favorable one, there being 1887 fewer cars re-
ceived and forwarded. 1t should be said that in
the week of 1885, against which this comparison
is made east and west-bound rates were
much demorazed. and line agents were allow
ing shippers to fix their own rates. Then the
condition of the highways was much better than
during the last week. So, taken as whole, the
tonnage of freight now moving is quite satisfac-
tory. and certainly the revenue derived from
hauling it is much more satisfactory, notwith-
standing the fact that east-bound rates q
| little shaky just now. The movement eastward
| is still light, while west bound it is unusually
| heavy for early March, and daily increasing in
| volume. West-bound traffic over the Bee-line,
the u, St L. o. 1. lie l., u. W W. tao ~ -
| 81 |. and the c., l., St l.. & C. being largely IN
excess of the east bound movement. North and
| south roads are doing fair business but have
cars for the first time in some months to handle
| more than is now offered. Local business, which
| has been considerably off with all Indianapolis
| lines for month past, owing to the bad country
| roads, is beginning to improve, and in a few
days will doubtless be up to the usual volume in
March Coal traffic with the milder weather
has fallen off somewhat, and the shipments Of
live stock continue light. Below is given the
number of cars received and forwarded at thi:
| point in the week ending March 5, as compared
with the corresponding weeks in 1886 and il
| 1885
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07

AN Invaluable Remedy have found Saliva
ton OH an invaluable remedy for chapped
hands, and highly recommend it.
j. e. EsTHP, (Painter)
81 Robert Street. Baltimore. Md.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07

AFTER diphtheria. remove the poisonous
faint and restore strength, the patient should
take Ayers SarsaparillA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-07

When Bsby was sick we gave her Castorfa,
When she WAS Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whsn she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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ing. to wrap up his feet in rugs to keep them
warm. He was troubled with rushing of blood
to his head"
The family's account of Mr.. Beecher's attack,
given out tonight, is as follows: Between
and o'clock on Friday morning he awoke his
wife and complained of feeling ill. She arose to
get him drink of something, but before she
could do so he commenced vomiting She
thought nothing of the attack suppos.ng that
he had eaten something which had disagreed
with him, or that he was suffering from bilious
ness. The fit Of vomiting lasted some time,
and when it had passed Mr.. Beecher lay back
on his pillow, quite exhausted.
In short time he fell asleep, and Mrs Beech
err concluded that he would be better in a few
hours When Mr.. Beecher did not come down
to breakfast his wife became alarmed and call
ing Colonel Beecher and her daughtern-law,
they went to Mr.. Beecher's room. They found
him lying awake in bed, very pale, but unable
to utter word. He made an effort to rise, but
fell back again powerless. To anxious questions
from his wife and son as to how he felt, he could
make but few inarticuate sounds, and the now
thoroughly frightened family sent in haste for
medical assistance. Mr. Beechers family ply
stefan. DR.. w. S. Searle arrived in a short time
and made hasty examination. He said that
Mr. Beecher was quite i'll, but did not think
there was any immediate danger. He pre-
scribed some remedies. and during the day noted
every change in the patients condition
This morning Mr.. Beecher appeared to be
worse, and it was decided to call Dr. W. A. Ham
mond, of New York, for consultation with Dr.
Searle. The immediate relatives of Mr. Beecher
were telegraphed for, including his son, who is
in the West. another son in San Francisco, and
Mrs. Scofeld. his daughter Colonel Beecher
also sent telegram to bis son at Tale college,
Before noon Mr.. Beecher lapsed into uncon-
seriousness, and was In that condition when DR..
Hammond entered the house. DIR. Hammond
said that Dir. Beecher was in critical condition,
yet as he was a strong man, he might rally. He
gave the family all the hope he could, and it was
after o'clock when he went away.
William G. Bsecher, ex-aasistant district at.
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rates. instead of at the dressed beef rate on
mixed carloads of dressed beef, dressed hogs
dressed mutton. and provisions in refrigerator
cars.
A number of the ticket and passenger agents
have made big money" on their investments in
Kowa, Barber county, Kansas The town is
now just commencing to boom, and the bows are
getting in on the ground floor. A D. Perry, of
the G. 81 a., bough. l60 acres near Kiowa on
Jan. l, and has Stree been offered an advance of
sixty days. He thinks several other agents To-
Gated at indianapolis have been equally fortu-
nate.
The L., N. A. & c. people will insist on an in
crease in their percentages In the passenger pool
of the Chicago 81 Ohio River pool, should it be
continued after the taking effect of the inter
state-commerce bill. The earnings Of the pas
senger department are steadily improving from
month to month. under the management of the
'.Young Man" Mccormick, and each month the
road is obliged to paw into the pool several thou
sand dollars to even up per cents, and the man
agemept thinks it time to ring on a change
It is no exaggeration to say that there is no
s,tter railroad track in this country than that
If the c., st. l.. 81 p, between Indianapolis and
Columbus, O., and that of the j., M. & l., be-
tween Indianapolis and Louisville. The en-
gneers of maintenance of way in both cases are
young men. and between them there exists some
rivalry to excel the other and this. fortunately,
extends to the men on the sections, and on both
roads the Boosting OF the excellence OF the
tracks of the respective lines more discussed
by employees of all classes than any other sub
ject On the last inspection trip, says one OF
the officers of the PENNSYLVANIA Company, the
tracks Of the c., St l.. 81 p. and of the j., NJ. d
J. were found to be so near perfect that It was
really impossible cay which was the superior.
This year on both roads the engineer of main.
lenancc has passed along the lines the watch
FORD that no pains shall be spared TO in every
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Washboards at Senden's.

Washboards at Senden's. olott
Backing stands at Senden's. oiJtI
Stoves and tiDwsre at Senden's. ol9ti
Insurance pool busted by c. Ben, feb26ti
Everything in hardware at Senden's.
Fine old liquors cheap at A. Geyers. II
Empty boxes, very cheap. Call on H.
Wilker. n3t2
Whisky from one to eight years old cheap
at A. Geyer. nl2ti
Send to Chris. Meyers for the best bread.
Try it and see. m2lf
Leave your farms, residences and lots with
me for sale. G. Ben. leb2oli
Good Bourbon whisky. three years old. at
81 per gallon, at Silverman's. aprl6tf
Look out fer bargains in dress goods and
trimmings next week at Ahreas', IL
Old Virginia and Tennessee Apple Bran
dy. at 50 30 per gallon at Sllverman's. If
To reduce your fuel bills. weather-Sirip
your houze. Full assortment at Senden's'
A $50 muzzle loading shot gun for sale
very cheap at the AhIens Dry Goods Bazaar.
Hackmetack, i lasting and fraGIant per-
fume. Price % aud 80 cents. For sale by
Cap!es. 1une4eowiy
Sleepless night. made miserable by that
terrible cough. Shiloh's cure is The remedy
for you. For sale by Caples. jn4yieow
Subscribers who fail to get their paper reg
ularly from the carrier will greatly obriGe IT'S
by promptly reporting to tins office. II
Catarrh cured, health aud sweet breath Sc
cured by Shlloh's eatarrh remedy. fr'ce
so cents. Nasal injector free. For sale by
F.. S. Caples = Co. ln4yieow
A .Geyer, 9Th street, agent for the sale oi
Anheuser Bottled Beer, fer family use. A
full supply constantly on hsnd and delivered
in any part of the city. mayl4tf
Mrs. Laura Young having removed TO the
residence on Main street, recently occupied
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bqs DENTS ,oiiice9i p1+i1e 60
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